The Great Bajirao Peshwa born on 18th August 1700 and died in 1740. On his 276th death anniversary, let's take a look at some interesting facts about the hero who changed the map of India.
Hero of Hinduism
Peshwa Bajirao, a devotee of Bhagwan Shiv, is ranked as the hero of Hinduism as he protected the Hindu religion from the incursion of the cruel Islamic emperors.
Peshwa Bajirao, a devotee of Bhagwan Shiv, is ranked as the hero of Hinduism as he protected the Hindu religion from the incursion of the cruel Islamic emperors.
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Fearless and Passionate
At the tender age of 12, Bajirao started accompanying his father, the first Peshwa of the Maratha Empire, to the battlefront and soon became the field marshal extraordinaire leader, who changed the Hindu History.
At the tender age of 12, Bajirao started accompanying his father, the first Peshwa of the Maratha Empire, to the battlefront and soon became the field marshal extraordinaire leader, who changed the Hindu History.
Strength
Bajirao carried the sword of 40 kg in the wars he fought which shows his strength.
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International Khiladi
He defeated Mughals, Nizams, and Portuguese like a boss.
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Fearless Family
Bajirao's mother, Radhabai Peshwa, was a strict administrator and excelled at writing. No one ever harmed her as she was the mother of the most respected Chief Minister of the Maratha empire - Bajirao. Also, the Peshwa Dynasty was also known for its dynamic woman, Bajirao's sister - Anubai. She was the most indulged in teaching governance and military tactics to her minor sons.
Bajirao's mother, Radhabai Peshwa, was a strict administrator and excelled at writing. No one ever harmed her as she was the mother of the most respected Chief Minister of the Maratha empire - Bajirao. Also, the Peshwa Dynasty was also known for its dynamic woman, Bajirao's sister - Anubai. She was the most indulged in teaching governance and military tactics to her minor sons.
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Invincible
Have you ever met someone who won every time they fought? His unbeaten record reads 41 victories to ZERO losses.
Innovative warfare tactics
Bajirao's greatest clash resulted in the Battle of Palkhed, which was fought against Nizam-ul-Mulk, the biggest enemy of the Marathas. It was during this war that the Peshwa's innovative warfare tactics were acclaimed by everyone. In fact, a huge amount of weapons and armory were left by the Nizam as he chose to run away. Bajirao's victory was called a 'masterpiece of strategic mobility by senior British General Bernard Montgomery.![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWYcAnbXxQBRBKFGlveZSx1KKdfVFNc_wvKws8WnXVNGbUJGPbu5LELQNobxNF7RV1mVJvWUqkSSudbHt4GJ0x_nsCgnUFBelnJUgFt50cuJhhwLE76AE_9dl76euYpYoO7pn1HIJ95L4/s1600/1336124948_Bajirao-Peshve-Header.jpg)
A major devotee of Bhagwan Shiv
The Bajirao was having a deep faith in the Hindu religion and was a major devotee of Bhagwan Shiv.
Fear Among Enemies
The Mughal emperors were extremely scared of Bajirao and even refused to plan meetings with him.
Died While Serving His Nation
The Great Bajirao was traveling to Delhi to fight a war against Mughals with his 100,000 troops under his command when he passed away of a sudden fever at his camp. His cremation took place on April 28, 1740, at Raverkhedi, a small town located on the banks of the river Narmada near Indore, Madhya Pradesh. During his last days, his first wife Kashibai and his mother Radhabai were around him. ![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtTl05WNQHCQnMDVT0Nk3uLe15xnYA2jL67xramy7gAOarBiN4sh_Agjoxp4IV4VNCSwugSuhz70JXG-dyqdGYVlmp_d0nTnOOFEtpIyD0GSuuHu02YgAs9yiz-Woy_IVDbq29eoEeQI4/s1600/Royalty-manufacturer-.jpg)
source: www.indiatimes.com
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